/tags/jimmie-edwards Jimmie Edwards en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:04:13 GMT /law-order/2021-02-08/krewson-forms-task-force-to-examine-jail-conditions-after-justice-center-protest St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson has formed a task force to investigate public health concerns in the city’s downtown jail. But advocates for inmates doubt the task force will accomplish much. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:04:13 GMT /law-order/2021-02-08/krewson-forms-task-force-to-examine-jail-conditions-after-justice-center-protest Kayla Drake /government-politics-issues/2021-02-07/st-louis-justice-center-protest-could-change-the-conversation-on-workhouses-closure An uprising and protest at St. Louis’ downtown jail this weekend is leading activists and public officials to two different conclusions when it comes to the city’s other and more notorious jail known as the Workhouse. Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:43:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-02-07/st-louis-justice-center-protest-could-change-the-conversation-on-workhouses-closure Ryan Delaney /government-politics-issues/2020-10-08/parson-st-louis-leaders-trumpet-lifting-of-public-safety-residency-requirement Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says new legislation lifting the residency requirement for St. Louis’ public safety workers will keep the city safer. The bill was one of two the Legislature approved during a special session on violent crime. It officially took effect Sept. 21, but Parson came to St. Louis for a ceremonial signing Thursday. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:23:25 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-10-08/parson-st-louis-leaders-trumpet-lifting-of-public-safety-residency-requirement Rachel Lippmann /law-order/2020-08-11/cure-violence-advocates-defect-from-st-louis-program-claim-sabotage-by-city-leaders The St. Louis mayor and public safety director backed a plan last week to bring in 50 federal agents to reduce violent crime and fill a shortage of local police officers. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:22:54 GMT /law-order/2020-08-11/cure-violence-advocates-defect-from-st-louis-program-claim-sabotage-by-city-leaders Kayla Drake /law-order/2020-08-06/st-louis-region-gets-more-federal-agents-to-fight-violent-crime Another 50 federal law enforcement agents are coming to St. Louis.“Violent crime in St. Louis is intolerable lately,” U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen said in making the announcement Thursday. “The long-term solutions, we need to keep striving for those, but policing and law enforcement is also an important part of the solution.” Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:50:32 GMT /law-order/2020-08-06/st-louis-region-gets-more-federal-agents-to-fight-violent-crime Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2020-07-28/missouri-legislature-holds-first-hearing-for-special-legislative-session-on-violent-crime Missouri Senate hears testimony from police and prosecutors in support of legislation to address violent crime. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:38:06 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-07-28/missouri-legislature-holds-first-hearing-for-special-legislative-session-on-violent-crime Jaclyn Driscoll /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-06-22/st-louis-police-officers-want-body-cameras-public-safety-director-says St. Louis Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards said Monday that he believes body and dashboard cameras will help to “close the trust gap” between the… Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:24:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-06-22/st-louis-police-officers-want-body-cameras-public-safety-director-says Sarah Fenske /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-10-03/women-people-of-color-comprise-over-half-of-police-cadets-in-st-louis-rebooted-program Lt. Darla Gray remembers being the last person to enter the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's cadet program before it was dissolved in 1981. Now… Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:52:50 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-10-03/women-people-of-color-comprise-over-half-of-police-cadets-in-st-louis-rebooted-program Evie Hemphill /government-politics-issues/2019-09-26/missouri-hopes-local-courts-agree-to-electronic-monitoring-to-cut-costs Missouri is planning a statewide electronic monitoring program for people awaiting trial in local jails — with the hope of saving money.The state put $5… Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:25:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2019-09-26/missouri-hopes-local-courts-agree-to-electronic-monitoring-to-cut-costs Julie O'Donoghue /politics-issues/2019-07-17/st-louis-new-criminal-justice-council-has-1-goal-get-everyone-to-the-table Several years ago, judges at the St. Louis Circuit Court came up with a simple idea: get everyone who handles criminal cases — from prosecutors to public… Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:38:29 GMT /politics-issues/2019-07-17/st-louis-new-criminal-justice-council-has-1-goal-get-everyone-to-the-table Rachel Lippmann